[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses":3,"chapter-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},315599,581,"Chapter 52 - 51: Riot (Part 1)","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>After walking several dozen meters to the end, there was a wooden ladder leading down—that was the second level of the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the first level, the environment in the dungeon was considerably worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was stagnant, the lighting poor, relying only on scattered oil lamps for illumination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each cell was nearly sealed off with a massive amount of bricks, equipped only with a half-person-high iron door and several fist-sized holes for ventilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound echoed through the second level as someone entered, causing the cells to erupt in noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn inspector, let me out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I ever get out alive, I’ll kill you and your whole family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m innocent, I’m innocent! Please, master, let me out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up! Make them quiet!\" the prison chief roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his orders were given, a prison guard grabbed a bunch of dried mugwort, lighting it next to the ventilation holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smoke from the burning mugwort could be beneficial in small doses, but highly irritating in excess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, sounds of coughing and pleading could be heard from all the cells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi was led to the second-to-last cell at the end of the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron door was opened, and he was kicked inside as it slammed shut with a thunderous noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the shackles, chains, and such, naturally, they were not removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the dim light, five people were visible sitting on the scarce straw mats covering the cell’s floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clothes were tattered, hair disheveled, faces covered in dirt and grime—even Lou Yi’s exceptional eyesight couldn’t determine their exact ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to a \"fully equipped\" Lou Yi, they were burdened less, only shackled by the foot with chains, while their hands were free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, a newcomer with quite an entrance.\" The man in the center grinned, exposing yellowed teeth, \"Since you’re here, you’ve got to learn the rules—pay tribute to your Lord Huang’s turf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi chuckled upon hearing this, realizing that there were prison bullies in every era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do I pay tribute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kneel down, give a kowtow, shout ’lord,’ and you’ll be half one of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if I don’t pay tribute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it’s simple—we eat, you eat dirt; we talk, you listen; we sleep, you stand.\" Lord Huang established his rules for Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consequence of not following the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the hostile looks from the five, a good beating seemed inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, hang on, I’ll pay tribute soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi closed his eyes, and after a few breaths, reopened them with a newfound brightness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to \"Lord Huang,\" stopping an arm’s length away, and made a bowing gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he halted and frowned: \"This wooden shackle is too heavy, it’s making it hard to bend over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give him a hand.\" Lord Huang instructed a man to his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man reluctantly stood, walked up to Lou Yi, grabbed the wooden shackle, and forcefully pressed down: \"Get down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the heavy wooden shackle slightly shifted, causing him to lose balance and fall face-first like a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Useless!\" Lord Huang did not perceive Lou Yi’s trickery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with the wooden shackles constraining him completely, feigning anything seemed impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go.\" A man to the left was called upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even less courteous than the first, aggressively slapping Lou Yi’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi’s eyebrows lifted sharply, his waist twisted suddenly, and the wooden shackle on his shoulder spun 180 degrees, its corner striking the man’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Bang!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was struck by the shackle, promptly collapsing to the ground, unconscious like a dead dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, that kid’s playing tricks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Huang grew furious, charging at Lou Yi accompanied by three others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exploited Lou Yi’s restricted movements due to the shackles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they underestimated the prowess of a crippled tiger, not easily bullied by vicious dogs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago, Lou Yi had healed his injuries using the Attribute Panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Basic Boxing Technique had reached a proficient level, and naturally, his footwork was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the iron chains, he easily maneuvered within limited space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy wooden shackle became a lethal weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone struck would suffer a break or worse, potentially losing all sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within ten breaths, the remaining four collapsed on the ground, groaning—a heartbreaking scene to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re six, and you’re only one—let’s see if you dare to sleep!\" Lord Huang defiantly threatened Lou Yi, despite the circumstance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, he screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi had stepped on his hand, twisting it affectionately to stir even more melodious cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said there were six?\" Lou Yi eyed the five prostrate individuals, \"Do you want to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had lost consciousness, while the remaining four shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you understand what’s meant by showing allegiance?\" Lou Yi smirked, \"Each of you, go piss on his head to make him aware of reality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you!\" Lord Huang roared in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no one move initially, Lou Yi threatened, \"Whoever doesn’t do it, I’ll break his hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Lou Yi’s intimidation, the remaining four rose unsteadily, one already undoing his belt hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\" Lord Huang, witnessing the scene, almost fainted in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the cell adjacent, the last one at the road’s end, came a plea:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, forgive past mistakes, please spare Huang Lei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice evidently belonged to a man in his thirties or forties, robust and full of energy, making it especially valuable in the prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi paused, curious: \"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Zhu Darui, the third leader of Sunset Mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me, Third Leader, it’s alright for him to mess with me, but why can’t I mess with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment of silence from across, then: \"He saved my life; if you spare him, I owe you a great favor, and will repay it generously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you help me escape?\" Lou Yi inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, silence prevailed from across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can’t help me escape, then even being an emperor is useless. We’re all stuck in this dungeon, with no certainty of a future. What’s the point of a ’generous repayment’?\" Lou Yi turned to the four men, \"Why stop? Continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four exchanged glances, one began undoing his belt again under Lou Yi’s pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help, Third Leader!\" Lord Huang wailed towards Zhu Darui, \"To be humiliated this way is no different from death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young brother, give him a break. If I escape, I’ll fulfill any request you have!\" The third leader, seemingly sentimental, implored urgently from the neighboring cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, can you get me the Breathing Technique?\" Lou Yi questioned as if recalling something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breathing Technique? You know about that?\" Zhu Darui momentarily hesitated, then continued, \"My elder brother is a genuine martial artist, I can acquire it for you—if I escape...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Zhu Darui’s voice gradually grew quieter, seemingly realizing the unrealistic nature of his offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if taking it seriously, Lou Yi responded: \"You said it, if you deceive me, I’ll take your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone in Sunset Mountain knows I, Zhu Darui, always keep my word!\" Angered by Lou Yi’s doubts, the man defended himself vehemently, \"Ask them about my reputation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, voices of agreement arose from other cells across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Leader once borrowed ten coins from me, promising tenfold repayment. Two months later, he actually returned a hundred and twenty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When his lover died, the Third Leader vowed celibacy and truly hasn’t touched another woman since!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Leader always keeps his word—he once claimed he’d kill an entire family of a meddlesome official, and he did—left none alive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comments made Lou Yi’s eyebrows twitch; this Third Leader seemed quite a character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1276,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.887Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","83c189aae8d87d84c7f91bc9537ac2966d0364935f554d7ad761be5e0fc91d5c","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-53","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-51",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]